Hiring / Application Tips

2. In your cover letter, tell us a little about yourself and why you are applying:

What job are you applying for?

Why does this particular job interest you?

What expectations do you have of the new job?

What makes you the right person for this position?

3. Your up-to-date resume should:

be written in bullet form.

list your most recent position first.

4. Adhere to accepted standards:

Check every single character you type for formatting and spelling mistakes.

Clearly structure your application and make sure it’s easy to read.

Adhere to today’s “rules” of written correspondence (like paragraphs, line spacing, and font size).

For online and email applications, only attach files that everyday computers can handle and open. Before sending your application, convert your Word documents into one PDF file no larger than 4 MB. This guarantees that your application will make it through our system.

5. Present yourself in a good light:

List related hobbies and personal interests in your resume.

Write your cover letter in a way that makes us want to learn more about you.